Overview
The rationale of this program is to offer a course that prepares business majors at a bachelor degree level who intend to pursue careers in accounting, auditing or taxation or who intend to pursue professional status and / or progress their studies towards Masters and PhD degrees. We strategically have selected both public and private sector and entrepreneurial business as the target hiring firms. In either context they will be prepared to help with accounting requirements, audit and have necessary background to begin to work in tax issues. All business graduates of HCU are expected to also be technology literate, know how to apply and manage technology and work with IT professionals in private and public organisations. All graduates of HCU are also expected to understand how to help their communities. The program provides several courses that will help students develop positive attitude towards community development.
Learning Outcomes, and Top Career Opportunites for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Learning Outcomes:
Communication and Leadership:
• Enhance your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Build skills in teamwork, leadership, and strategic problem-solving within a business context.
Foundational Knowledge:
• Master core accounting principles in areas such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, and cost accounting.
• Understand auditing practices, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
Analytical and Quantitative Skills:
• Develop the ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize financial statements and business reports.
• Gain expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Technical Proficiency:
• Utilize contemporary accounting software and technology for data management and reporting.
• Learn quantitative methods and data analytics for effective decision-making.
Ethics and Professionalism:
• Apply ethical principles and legal standards in financial reporting and business practices.
• Understand corporate governance and regulatory frameworks impacting accounting.
Here are the top 5 career opportunities for graduate:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Public Accountant
Financial Analyst
Auditor (Internal/External)
Management Accountant / Cost Accountant
Forensic Accountant (Optional/Specialized)
Course Outline
SEMESTER 1
Heritage Seminar
Introduction to Old Testament
Computer Literacy
Intro to Exercise Science & Nutrition
Communication Skills
Introduction to World History
General Mathematics
French I
SEMESTER 2
Introduction to New Testament
Applied Exercise Science & Nutrition I
Community Development
Literature in English
Computer Applications in Business
French II
Introduction to Probability & Statistics
SEMESTER 1
Logic & Critical Thinking
Entrepreneurship I
Quantitative Methods
Financial Accounting I
Principles of Marketing
Microeconomics
SEMESTER 2
Entrepreneurship II
Principles of Management
Principles of Information Systems Management
Macroeconomics
Financial Accounting II
Human Resource Management
SEMESTER 1
Leadership Summit
Business Analytics
Production and Operations Management
Business Finance
Business Law
International Financial Reporting Standards
SEMESTER 2
Research Methods
Financial Reporting I
Corporate Finance
Taxation
Cost Accounting
Elective
SEMESTER 1
Ethics
Research Project I
Business Internship
Management Accounting
Financial Reporting II
Audit and Internal Review
SEMESTER 2
Research Project II
Business Strategy
Accounting and Financial Information Systems
Audit and Assurance
Public Sector Accounting and Finance
Elective
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